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OPT STEM Extension

OPT Update

While you are on Optional Practical Training, you must still maintain your F-1 immigration status. Part of these requirements are to keep your employment information and address up-to-date with International Student Services. Submit this form within 10 days of a change.

Name*

FirstLast

UALR ID*

T00XXXXXXX

Email*

Enter EmailConfirm Email

Phone Number*

Reason for Update*

Check all that apply.

Update Address

New Employment

Leaving Employment Position

Request 24-Month OPT STEM Extension

Received EAD Card

STEM Verification (6 months and 18 months)

STEM Evaluation (12 months into STEM extension)

STEM Final Evaluation (before end of STEM Extension)

Requesting Travel Signature

Approved Cap Gap

Approved H-1B

Approved Permanent Residency

Leaving US and Abandoning OPT

Will you drop off your current I-20 for a signature or would you like us to print you a new I-20 and sign it for travel?*

Your Current Address*

Street AddressCityStateZIP Code

Employer Information

Please select the option below that applies to you.*

If you have a pending STEM extension and you want to change employers please choose request 24 month STEM extension above.

I-983 for your new employer*

Does your employer participate in E-Verify?*

E-Verify participation is not required for standard OPT. But students who qualify for the STEM extension must work for an E-Verified company in order to apply for the STEM Extension. Ask your Human resource or hiring manager if your company participates in E-Verify.

Yes

No

Name of Company*

If an E-Verify company, write the name according to E-Verify.

E Verify Number

Ask your human resource or hiring manager if you do not know. Leave blank if employer does not participate in E-Verify.

Employer EIN

Format is XX-XXXXXXX.
Ask your human resource or hiring manager for the employer EIN.
This is not the E-Verify Number

Your Job Title*

Explain how this position relates to your major course of study?*

Job Start Date*

Job End Date

Indicate if known. This is not a required field. Leave blank if no end date is specified.

For instructions on completing your I-983, visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/stem-opt-hub/story.html. Page 6 is a self-reflection on your first year of the STEM Extension.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.

End Date of Standard OPT*

Check EAD for OPT End Date

End Date of Current STEM Extension*

Check EAD for End Date

Have you read the information on requesting a STEM extension and have gathered all necessary documents?*

Information for STEM Extension is available at http://ualr.edu/international/applying-for-stem-extension/

Yes

No

Will you be prepared to file your request for the STEM Extension within 21 days of receiving your updated I-20?*

Information for STEM Extension is available at http://ualr.edu/international/applying-for-stem-extension/

Yes

No

You must submit your documents to USCIS at least 30 days before your standard OPT expires.*

I understand

You must work for an E-Verify employer to be eligible for the STEM Extension.*

I understand

If you have submitted your request for STEM Extension to USCIS within the proper timeline and have received your receipt notice from USCIS, you may continue working at your current employer with an expired EAD.*

If your employer is uncomfortable with this, you may request a letter from an ISS advisor that explains the regulations.

I understand

I need more information

You are required to continue reporting to ISS with all changes in address or employment within 10 days of the change.*

I understand

While on the STEM Extension, you have an additional reporting requirement to check-in with ISS every 6 months. You will do this by submitting this form and indicating the purpose is "6 Month STEM Reporting Requirement."*

I understand

Do you agree that you are submitting this request yourself and not on behalf of another, and that all the information contained in this form is true and accurate.*

I agree

EAD Received

Upload a copy of your EAD card

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.

Do you have an employer?

No

Yes, I reported the details above.

Yes, I need to report details.

Travel Signature Request

Submit this form only if you are currently on Standard or STEM OPT. Other travel signatures are requested at http://ualr.edu/international/travel-signature/.

Approximate Date of Departure.*

Approximate Date of Return.*

Date of F-1 Visa Expiration*

Do you understand that it is not advisable for you to renew your F-1 visa while you are on OPT.*

I understand

Cap Gap

Have you been selected in the H-1B lottery?

If you are unsure whether you have been selected for H-1B processing, an advisor will check your SEVIS record at the time you submit this request and once per week until an approval appears from now until July 1.

I do know yet, please check.

Yes

Upload Form I-797 receipt

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.

H-1B Approval

Upload H-1B Approval Notice*

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.

Prior to your H-1B start date you will continue in F-1 status and must follow all F-1 regulations.*

I understand

On your H-1B start date, your F-1 status will be ended for change of status and you will be under all obligations related to your H-1B status.*

I understand

Do you agree that you are submitting this request yourself and not on behalf of another, and that all the information contained in this form is true and accurate.*

I agree

Leaving US and Abandoning OPT

Date of departure from United States.*

Upon submission of this request (or within 15 days of departure, whichever is later), your F-1 status will be ended. You will not be permitted to return to the US in this F-1 status even if there is time on your F-1 visa.*

I understand

Do you agree that you are submitting this request yourself and not on behalf of another, and that all the information contained in this form is true and accurate.*

I agree

Mailing Preference

How would you like us to mail your updated Form(s) I-20?*

Your request will be processed in the order it was received. You should expect your request to be completed within 3-5 business days unless you are contacted with questions. Instructions for arranging expedited shipping can be found at http://ualr.edu/international/mailing-options/.

Mail by standard mail to current address (listed above).

Mail by standard mail to employer address (listed above).

Mail to another US address.

I will make arrangements with UEMS for expedited shipping.

I will pick up from the ISS front desk.

A friend will pick up from ISS front desk.

Address*

Street AddressAddress Line 2CityStateZIP Code

Name of friend authorized to pick up your documents from the ISS front desk*

Statements of Understanding

I will keep all the immigration requirements of OPT as listed at http://ualr.edu/international/opt-requirements/.*

I agree

I will continue to report any change in address, employer, or immigration status within 10 days of the change.*